OVERVIEW :
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, supervises the nursing personnel and the day-to-day
nursing activities of the facility during an assigned tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance
with accepted professional standards and current federal, state and local regulations to ensure the
highest degree of quality care is always maintained.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Monitor the daily delivery of nursing care and nursing staff performance as they deliver nursing
care to the patients / residents in accordance with established policies and procedures
Plan and conduct shift staff meetings on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correctingproblem areas and to assist in the improvement of services
Identify problems or potential problems in the delivery of nursing care to residents andimplement corrective action immediately
Make written and oral reports / recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessaryAssist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services toensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care
Begin investigation of all accidents, including staff interviews, data gathering and report writingInterpret the nursing department's policies and procedures to personnel, resident, visitors andgovernment agencies as required
Ensure staff always maintain confidentiality of resident informationDevelop work assignments and / or assist in completing and performing such tasksDelegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility and accountabilitynecessary to perform his / her assigned duties
Make daily rounds of assigned units at a minimum at the beginning and end of the shift,depending upon the activity of the units
Follow-up on complaints and grievances filed by resident, families or staff. Take correctiveaction as needed and make reports to the Director of Nursing
Report to Director of Nursing all reports of suspected abuseEnsure that emergency equipment / supply checks are done each shiftEnsure that the resident's environment is maintained in a clean and safe mannerMay make determination of death when necessaryParticipate in the orientation program for new assigned nursing staff in order to facilitate theirassimilation into the work place within a reasonable time span and to ensure that each staff
member understands his / her role, responsibilities and standards of performance
Complete written performance evaluations on the assigned staff following probation andthereafter annually, and when performance dictates the need, complete additional evaluations
Initiate corrective and progressive disciplinary action, as neededEnsure that nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance withacceptable nursing standards
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the policies and procedures, includingdress code as set forth in the Nursing Procedure Manual
Ensure that a enough nursing staff are scheduled and available for your / next tour of duty toensure that quality care is maintained, and nursing care needs of the patient / resident are met
Monitor time and attendance of nursing personnel and take corrective action as appropriateMake recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding employee dismissals, transfers etc.Identify learning needs of the nursing staffPlan, schedule and conduct unit-based in-services as needs are identifiedMonitor assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established procedures in the useof equipment
Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the departmentMonitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficientmanner to avoid waste
Ensure the prompt repair or replacement of medical / nursing equipment when necessaryOversee the nursing care to patients / residents to ensure safe, efficient and customer-orientedservices are delivered at all times.
Inform nursing staff of new admission arrivals and the expected time of arrivalEnsure that rooms are ready for the new admissionVisit resident on report daily in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical andemotional status
Review the nurse's notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing carebeing provided
Provide direct nursing care as necessaryStart and restart IV’s when ordered and when necessaryEnsure the staff refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering care to the residentAssist the staff nurses in monitoring seriously ill residentEnsure that all nurses on your shift comply with the written procedures for the administration,storage and control of medications and supplies
Monitor medication passes and treatments to ensure compliance with physician orders andfacility policy
Review medication administration records (MAR) for completeness of information, accuracy inthe transcription of physician orders
Inspect nursing treatment areas daily, such as clean utility room, to ensure that they aremaintained in a clean and safe manner
Meet with family members and resident as needed.Consult with the resident, family and physician in planning the resident's care, treatment andrehabilitation
Assist in arranging transportation for transfers to the hospitalParticipate in the implementation of facility quality improvement program for the nursingservice department
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies asrequested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing
Attend and actively participate in various committee meetings such as Infection Control, Safety,and Performance Improvement as requested
Implement recommendations from committees as instructed by the Director of NursingPerform Performance Improvement audits as assignedParticipate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security and corporate complianceprograms and activities
Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control program formonitoring and / or reporting communicable and / or infectious diseases among resident and
personnel
Assist in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessaryEnsure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personalprotective equipment
Report malfunction of equipment and / or broken furniture immediately to MaintenanceDepartment
Receive annual physical including appropriate screening for tuberculosisThe ability to conduct all activities within the resident abuse prevention manualCooperate with investigations regarding employee health, safety, security, and corporatecompliance programs
Report all accident and incidents to Supervisor immediately upon occurrenceCorrect unsafe or hazardous condition encountered, if unable to correct, report condition toimmediate Supervisor upon discovery
Conduct all activities within established safety, security and infection control procedures andguidelines Conducts all activities within established corporate compliance policies and
procedures.
Observe and respond to all standing security precautions, devices and alerts as they pertain towork and common area
Respond to fire / disaster drills and emergenciesEnsure residents safety in accordance with resident safety program.Follow safety features of the plan of careEnsure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure have attended theappropriate in-service training prior to performing such tasks
Ensure that the assigned nursing personnel follow established infection control procedureswhen isolation precautions become necessary
Ensure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personalprotective equipment
Ensure that all residents are wearing appropriate identification braceletsParticipates in mandatory in-service and job trainingAssist the Director of Staff Development in providing off shift in-services as necessaryAssist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) processQUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed inPeripheral IV certificationTwo years of clinical nursing experienceOne-year experience in a management position preferredOne-year experience in geriatrics and subacute populationCPR / BLS certifiedThe ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language required, knowledge ofother language helpful
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supervises the nursing personnel and the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during anassigned tour of duty
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locationsaround the care center.
Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens inworking environment.
Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients.Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessaryMust be able to stay or return to facility during emergency conditionsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping,crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.TRAVEL :
No travel is expected for this position
